Shirley MacFarland’s weekly community column featuring news and notes from Brecksville, Broadview Heights, North Royalton and Strongsville.

Backyard chicken rental businesses, such as Farmer Brad LLC, can help families learn about chickens and potentially reduce ...

Quail eggs are nutrient-dense, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and offer health benefits like boosting immunity and heart health. Their growing popularity, especially in health-conscious markets, makes ...

There’s a good reason that the adorable but hardy Coturnix quail, also known as the Japanese quail, is popular with many. “Quail are a great way to start a self-sufficient journey,” says Greene, who ...

ABSTRACT: Use of synthetic pesticides to manage crop pests has had a toll on human health, environmental safety and farmer’s income creating a need for alternative crop protection strategies.

Chickens are an important resource for smallholder farmers who raise locally adapted, genetically distinct breeds for eggs and meat. The development of efficient reproductive technologies to conserve ...